gradually; slowly but steadily; little by little; inch by inch
to (an extent); up to; there is no need to ...; it should hardly be necessary to ...; even if there is no need to ... (at least ...)
to glare at each other; to confront each other
to assail the nostrils (smell); to go nose-to-nose (with someone)
atmosphere (esp. of a place or person); mood; vibe; ambience
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
which; where; all; both; anyway; anyhow
visit (to someone affected by illness or misfortune); call; letter of inquiry; letter of sympathy; dealing (a hit); striking (a blow)
to take (preventive) measures; to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
to let (someone) have the credit (for); (lit.) to let (someone) hold the flowers
to take (something) along; to bring with one; to carry (something) away; to bear
take care of yourself; get well soon
parting (of people); separation; farewell; breakup
ho-ho-ho (e.g. Santa Claus)
thin (of an object); pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.)
to flicker; to quiver; to waver; to sway
to get blurry vision; to get bleary eyes; to get dim eyesight
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
to fall on one's backside; to land on one's rear
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
secretly; in secret; unseen; unobserved; inwardly; in private
meeting up; gathering; assembly; set
rice bowl; tea cup; teacup
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
(written) invitation; letter of invitation
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
judging from appearances; to all appearances; from the looks of it; on the face of it; apparently; seemingly
genuine; real; authentic; full-scale; full-blown; all-out
to hate; to dislike; to avoid; to disregard; to act without regard (for); to be bad for (e.g. dust in machinery)
to resign; to abandon; to step aside; to back out of; to retire; to get away
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
politeness; good manners; courtesy; (wine) label
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
peremptorily; willy-nilly; forcibly
swallowing in one gulp; downing; sipping; sip; thinking nothing of one's opponent; making easy prey of someone
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
superiority; predominance